Shoulder Length Hairstyles. One of the most popular looks in hairstyles are styles that are worn shoulder length or reach the length of the shoulders. Shoulder length hair is one of the most common lengths since the look is neither short, nor long but simply in between. Many styles can also be created with the shoulder length such as ponytails, waves, and curls, but many women perfer it to longer hair since it doesn't carry the high maintance. To create a shoulder length style, make sure you get your hair cut by a professional, and be sure to add layers to frame your face.